2 1/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup softened butter or margarine

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon water

1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

1 package Semi-Sweet or Milk chocolate Big Chips

1. Mix flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.

2. Beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugars. Mix in eggs, vanilla and water.

3. Stir in flour mixture until well blended.

4. Stir in nuts and chips.

5. Drop from tablespoon, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

6. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

NOTE: For thicker cookies, chill dough about 1 hour before baking.